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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1908

Page

2

Dedicate New Hurgh Building at Bui Em Reformed Church

The Bui em Reformed Church on Tenth Street and Oakland Avenue will be dedicated Sunday with afternoon services led by Rev. J. P. Gravel and visiting pastors Rev. John Romberger of Cleveland editor of Christian Advocate and J. H. Roentgen formerly of Indianapolis Weaconess Hospital. Evening speaker Rev. C Hassel of Trafayette Ind. The choir prepared special music. the new building is the first of a church to cost 454000 with seating for 400.

Buiem Reformed Church Tenth St Oakland Ave J. P. Gravel John Romberger Cleveland The Christian Roentgen Weaconess Hospital Indianapolis C. Hassel Trafayette Ind Will Wildings

Four Men Injured When Car Collides With Truck

Four men were thrown from a theatrical truck owned by One Prank Bird Transfer Company after a collision with a California Illinois street car Friday night. George Jones a carpenter for Squaw Mar company was knocked from the wagon and badly injured. Driver Lanis Troffman and John Copeland were also thrown and bruised Caldwell was hurled about 15 feet.

Illinois-st Ashisis Geoorge Jones Tage Squaw Mar’ Company Wis Tdwell Belwerdt Lanis Troffman MIS Capitol Ave Jeln Copeland Caldwell

Elevator crash in Lemgre Building leaves car in basement

A Lemeke Building elevator plummeted from the sixth floor to the basement after a cable snapped. Ten people were aboard but none injured. The ascent descent safety devices failed to stop the car, which dropped about 15 feet.

Crator

Gates to Live in Texas Port Arthur Plans Line

Gates announced in Port Arthur on January 13 that he will reside there permanently and a weekly steamship line will soon operate between New York and Port Arthur, signaling expanding Texas ties and maritime activity.

Gates Texas Ort Arthur Tex John W. Gates Port Arthur New York Port

Brown Seeks Trustee Nomination for Renter Township

Dr. A Brown of the First ward announced his Republican bid for trustee of Renter Township. A city council member and longtime physician he notes years of practice as part of his qualifications.

A. Brown First Ward Renter Township

Union Labor Seeks Shape in Upcoming Elections

Political observers note organized labor plans to influence primaries and vet candidates for labor friendly positions. AFL approvals authorize union members to back fair nominees and report candidate records. Even with under 3 million union voters nationwide, strategic shifts could sway presidential and state races, prompting concern among politicians.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Offers Health Boost Claim

Well being advice extols Hood's Sarsaparilla to cleanse impure blood and restore appetite and energy. Testimonials from Mrs. Howake, Mrs. Metcalf, and H. Cowgupu praise improved health after use. Sold everywhere as liquid or Sarsatabs, 100 doses for one dollar, by C. I. Hood Co.

Hood A. A. Howake Taunton Mass Willliam Metcalf Parkerford H. Cowpg

Society and Personal in Irvington Clubs and Events

Irvington Tuesday club meets at 3 N Irvington ave with current events and a paper on Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Irvington Fortnightly club hosts Scottish topics at 5359 University ave while Indianapolis Woman's club covers topics from Pot-hoilers to unfinished things. Miss Belle Redman to wed J W Huston of Columbus at 4 pm Jan 21. Mrs Le Sourd honored with a bridge party. numerous literary and social gatherings listed with members and addresses.

Irvington W. A. Sweetman N. Irvington-ave Carter Miss Macy Indianapolis Woman's Club Propslaeum May Winters Donnan T. C. Day Emily Fletcher Miss Redman Belle Redman J. W. Huston Clumbus, O J. By Disher W. Fourteenth St

White Elephants Night of Entertainment at Germania Hall

Marry Murbarger and Don Smythe headlined the agenual social session by the White Elephants at Germania hall on Friday night. Murbarger told stories in an original style while Smythe performed sleight of hand. The program also featured Ruddick and Tidor dancers, Mike Duffossey, Harry Wing, Sam Greenburg soloists, and stories by Pete Tron and Joan Yiawthorn. Lunch followed. committee in charge: James Neff, John Fritz, William Adam, Larry Jing, W. O C Sicafeld.

Marry Murbarger Don Smythe Order of White Elephants Germania Hall Murburger Bill Flinn Smythe Ruddick Tidor Mike Duffossey Harry Wing Sam Greenburg Pete Tron Joan Yiawthorn James Neff John Fritz William Adam Larry Jing W. O C. Sicafeld

Promoter Billingsley Arrested for Fraudulent Checks

Ti Billingsley a prominent 69 year old alleged promoter of inter urban lines was arrested by Detective Lieut Manning and Detectives Gerber and Jarsh on a charge of passing fraudulent checks. He kept baggage at Sherman house mail at Claypool and room at English hotel and is said to have passed small checks on saloon and restaurant men. He is also wanted at Bloomington Alabama for beating a beard bill.

Billingsley Inter Urban Lines Sherman House Claypool Bloomington

Democratic party aims to change national delegate selection

Leeched report details proposed reforms to Indiana Democratic primaries and national committee selection. It cites figures like James Kisk and Leeman Prone as anti-Taggart opposition, discusses moving from mass conventions to direct delegate voting, and notes debates over state chair influence and procedural changes amid a shifting anti-Jackson movement.

Clarit- Mansiip Thomas Tageart Indiana Democratic National Delecates Cenvensial New Deal Group Tl Manes Che Tlealtz Ael Seon Daniel Stale Elraipamacay Tre

Night Riders resolutions debated by American Society

The American Society of Beaitw adopted resolutions declaring the night riders criminals to refute Gov. Williams straterers claim of society involvement in tobacco raids. The meeting urged the legislature to ban Paris Green or any poison on tobacco.

Equity Kentucky Menderson Ameris Williems Jegislature

Hoosiers Visit Gotham in the Past Week

New York dispatch lists Indiana residents visiting New York during the past week. The names include Mrs. W. ik Robson, Miss Wilkon, A. Robinson, J. T. Barnes, I. Moore, Dr. IW. 8S. Jeffries, A. Lieber, G. FF. Putnam, Miss Russelle, H. J. Alden, WLC. Johnson, H.W. Carvin, and numerous others from Indianapolis Terre Haute Fort Wayne Evansville and other Indiana cities.

Gotham W. Ik. Robson Wilkon A. Robinson J. T. Barnes I. Moore Dr. IW Jeffries A. Lieber G. FF. Putnam Miss Russelle H. J. al

Receiver for Richcreek seeks deed set aside

Darry J. Milligan as receiver for Seth M. Richcreck sues Cora J. Sheahan John J. Sheahan and others to invalidate a 95 000 transfer of Richcreck real estate arguing the conveyance was made without consideration and while insolvent and thus void

Darry J. Milligan Seth M. Richcreck Cora Riehcreck Mate Richereek

Indiana independence league meeting at English hotel

Leaders of the Indiana branch of the Independence League met Friday afternoon at the English hotel in an enthusiastic session. President FS Neal will appoint a committee to plan broader organization within the state. Delegates named Friday will attend the national convention in Chicago on February 22.

Indiana Independence League English FS. Neal League T Independence League Chicago

Doctor finds home in Indiana town after long search

Dr W S Barker, after seeking a rural retreat from Toledo to Norfolk, settles in Jonesboro Indiana. He patented a brick and cement block machine during his medical practice and now builds and sells the device. Barker bought land around Jonesboro to be near town yet enjoy fresh air and lawn care.

Jonesboro Ind Toledo Norfolk Barker Old Town Dr. Barker Jay

Tragic double tragedy in Ravenna ends in shootout

Edwin Collier senior kills his blind son Edwin at the grave of his mother and then shoots himself, grieving for his wife who died six months earlier. The elder Collier is not expected to survive.

Ravenna Edwin Collier Edwin

Revival at Friends Church to Close Sunday Night

In Charlottesville Indiana the revival at the Friends church will end Sunday night. Pastor Rev Parvin Bond leads the services with his mother Mrs Hannah Bond of Farmland and Evangelist Job Dennis of Hagerstown assisting.

Charlottesville Ind Friends Church Parvin Bond Hannah Bond Farmland Job Dennis Hagerstown

Dem leader Anthony Bubb killed by interurban car

Anthony Bubb a 68 year old Democratic leader at Nine Mile Fort Wayne Indiana was instantly killed by an interurban car. He leaves a widow and nine children.

Fort Wayne Ind Anthony Bubb Nine Mile

Interurban Cars Report to City Controller Breunig

Interurban cars made 99,424 round trips in 1907 and 80,187 in 1906. The settlement for 1907 totals $3,967.70. The figures are part of reports required by the franchises of the companies.

George T. Breunig

Battery Returns From Sgene of Strike

Indiana National Guard Battery A Light Artillers under Capt. Robert Yandall reported reclaiming Mulunese area Friday afternoon. Six soldiers were aboard in Muncie with equipment stored at the Armory and men sent home.

Light Artillers Indiana National Guard Mulunese Robert Yandall

The Value of Charcoal for Health and Breath

A medical advertising piece extols charcoal as a safe purifier for the stomach and bowels, improving complexion and breath. It promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges from EF A Stuart Co, claiming benefits, a Buffalo physician endorsement, and a price of twenty five cents per box with a free trial offer.

Stuart A. Stuart Co Stuart Bridg Marshall, Mich

Johnson Defeated If Nominated Says McDonell

In New York a January evening debate at the Phoffram house featured former National Committeeman Thomas T. Shevlin of Minneapolis arguing that Gov. Johnson, Minnesota, would lose if nominated. He cited a poll showing 88,000 voting against Johnson in a national race.

Phoffram House Thomas Ti. Shevlin Minneapolis Ber John S. McDon Gov. Johnson Minnesota

Winona Men Busy on the Peru Line

Special to The Indianapolis Sun reports Winona men working on the Peru line with crews from Mentone and Leesburg. Attorneys Stansifer and surveyors have been at Mentone while crews hire more men and prepare road work along the western city limits. Weather forecasts suggest mild conditions ahead as ground thaws gradually.

Winona Peru Indianapolis Sun D. Dickey Leesburg Mentone Lidel Warsaw Wirrsiew Stansifer Ani Mentone. Batls Tretfes Perimt Iyo Perutine

Union Veteran Legion to Install Officers at Pearson's Hall

Union Veteran Legion Encampment No. 8 will install officers Tuesday evening at Pearson's hall. Grand Army comrades, Relief Corps and the general public have been asked to attend. A program of vocal and instrumental numbers and readings includes the popular Japanese singer Natrita, appearing promptly at 8:30.

Pearson's Hall Grand Army Comrades Relief Corps Gener Natrita

Col Peart to Speak in Indianapolis on Breaking of the Dawn

Col William Peart, second highest Salvation Army official in the United States, will address a Sunday gathering in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis. Mayor Charles A Bookwalter will preside as the Roberts Park Choral Society and newsboys band provide music.

William Peart Salvation Army United States Indianapolis Tomlinson Hall Charles A. Bookwalter Roberts Park

Mrs. Mary J. Hanway Dies at 71 in City

Mrs Mary J Hanway widow of Amos Hanway died Friday at her nieces home Miss Mary MacGraw 2196 N Can itol Ave Aged 71 Survived by two brothers and three sisters Funeral services set for Monday at Broadway M E Church Burial in Crown Hill Cemetery

Mary J. Hanway Amos Hanway Mary MacGraw N. Canitol Ave Broadway M. E Crown Hill Cemetery

Burns To Death In Gasoline Explosion

In Winamac Indiana on January 11 Mrs Mary Williams died in a gasoline explosion that caused her fatal burns. Local authorities reported the incident and investigations are expected to determine the cause.

License Applications Notice in Indiana City Districts

The subscriber notifies citizens and voters in Center township Madison County that he will apply at the February term of the Marion County Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking allowed. Business location described as first floor front room 18x30 feet facing Senate Avenue in a two story building at North Street and Senate Avenue in Indianapolis Center township Marion County Indiana. Also notice for pool table privileges in the same room. Moses Bottoms.

Lerebs Center Township Maladisva Theta Marien County Dia Ameb Blake J.D Nereby Cerrier Township Bonedoft Marion County Lindiana Senate Avenue Blake's Cautiot No Indianapols Marion Count Indiana Carcher North Street North Moses Bottoms

Notice to apply for liquor and pool table privileges

CHAS WILSON notifies Marion County Board of Commissioners of Center Township Indiana that at the February term he will seek license to sell intoxicating liquids in quantities less than five gallons in a front room at 1379 Shelby Street Ward 10, with pool table privileges in the same room on Hubbard et al southeast addition.

Gifts for the unemployed via church aid drive

The Ladies Aid Society at the First Friends church received many gifts Friday for the Charity Organization Society for the unemployed. Contributions will be accepted Tuesday afternoon from 2 to 4 at Roberts Park MIB church.

Ladies' Aid Society First Friends

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lAmerican National Bank Bidg U. S. Post Office American National Bank Ella Ler Reformed Memorial Church J. H. Roentgen Lemgre Brown Clean Candi D. F. Kennedy American Federation of Labor Tabor Benjamin Harrison J William Avery Atkins Alexander Taggart Franklin Atkins LE Sourd Charles A. Pfafflin Tiarry le Sourd Xenia. O Arrs HR. K. Langdon Brenneke Academy Late Book Club Meriie Reuliinger Bellefontainest Clinton Parker Harriet Beecher Stowe Albert Bowen Prophieum Janis W. Pesler Modern University Srs Victor J. Kendall Alabama St Strang Pinosophers Luftin Crities Abs. Jarvis J. W. Thompson Central Ave Henry Vith Dyke Pink Hall Clarence Parsley Roadheave Jed Skelleher Hazel Server St. Johns Academy Frank Fauvre Lik Hien Woodrupe Woodrat Place Club R. G. ‘Thomas Alexander Henekel Frank de Vinson Horace M. Whomson Frederick Schowe A. R. Baxter John I. Afesiek G. M. Sanborn Mire J. J. Rehm Annapolis Naval Academy Miss Wilhma English St. Louis Miss Nugent Joseph Sehaf Alice Mrs. Waesworth Davenport, Ta Menre Scott Fraser James Lathrop Gavin Foo Bridge Company Alr Irene Muneic Aoostock Edgar BS. Kiser G. Kiser Afiss Carolyn Wiser TH. Kiser JL. Meyers Belle Klzea Miizaberhecawns, Ind Jailes Chiumbers Columbus Mimie Miller Kokoma A. R. Fairfield Harry Murbarger Order H. C. Billingsley Tl. Billingsley Lieut. Manning Ives Gerber J.arsh MR. Taggart BIG Plage Ellingham John Wy Holtaman Tier Witrrum Indiannapedis James Kisk Lafayetivan Eratic LL S. Jack Can Society of Beaitw the Resolutions Noo Den Wlc. Johnson H.W. Carvin UO. Carvin Malvey Terre Tante C. S. King Kim Harrets Gorser Alann Evansville Maxnes Nekcome Milke Muneie Righgreek J. Sheahan, John J. Sheahan, Her Hus Organization OF Independence League Indiana Town Essie Case Justice of the Peace Cornelius Kelly James S. Grant South Bend Ellmore Brown Maj. Robert Anderson Relief Corps No. 44 Sgene OF Strike Johnson Jan Frank A. H Sophia Roesener Unien-st Edward G Mars MecGoveran W. Twenty-Fifth-St Frenk Daisy McCaslin Mary F. Caill Harrold Hymer Cook USA Schmidt Dorman-st Lasrippe August Brunel Bates-st Jed W. Hillman Sadie M. Fres Ora J. Wynkoop Mary E. Frost Walter B. Bigger Renner M. Hyde Elias P. Comb Mary Gunter William C. Hinesley Helen Mann Lewis D. Higenbotham Myrtle E. Helms Harry H. Rusie Gertrude Denny Co. W. Howard Twelfth-st Union Veteran Legion Wstall Col. Peart Pettis Dry Goods Cial iMain Putin Spe Bleu Julius Keller Construction Co Maryland St Prospect Board of Commissioners Shelby Street Hubbard Et al Square 7 Ta~dianapolis Marion Counts Chas. Wilson
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